Chen Guangcheng
Chen Guangcheng is a Chinese civil rights activist who has worked on human rights issues in rural areas of the People's Republic of China. Blind from an early age and self-taught in the law, Chen is frequently described as a "barefoot lawyer" who advocates for land rights and the welfare of the poor.
Background
- Born in
- Dongshigu
- Educated at
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
- Awards
- 🏆 Time 100🏆 Ramon Magsaysay Award🏆 Courage Award🏆 Human Rights First Award🏆 Index Award
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1971
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